The Federal Reserve Is, and Always Has Been, Politicized
The Fed has long claimed it is independent of politics. This, however, has always been a claim based on pure fantasy.
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The Racist History of Minimum Wage Laws
Historically, minimum wage laws have done a lot to stifle employment among African-Americans. The trend continues today.
Glorious Tax Season
Tax season is here. This is a time to celebrate. No, I mean it. But not because the State makes its claim on our hard-earned monies known.
Frédéric Bastiat Is Right (Again)
Tariffs never benefit a nation. They do, however, often increase government revenue at the expense of everyone else.
How Government Meddles in Your Easter Chocolate
Thanks to protectionism, consumers in the West pay higher prices for chocolate — and African workers get lower wages.
Taxation is Theft
The Constitution doesn’t permit the feds to steal your money. But steal, the feds do.
Week in Review: April 15, 2017
This week, President Trump decided Candidate Trump was wrong about the Federal Reserve,
Danger: Federal Tax Revenue Growth Falls to 80-Month Low
The last time federal receipts fell like this was in July 2008, shortly before the financial crisis.
We’re All Dictators Now
Riszard Legutko contends that the democratic socialists have been far more successful at destroying freedom than the Soviet communists ever were.
Dimon and Kashkari Clash on the Health of Banks
The Fed's Neel Kashkari and JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon recently sparred over the health of banks. How much loss can the banks absorb?
